"Star Extravaganza" began three years ago as a major fund-raising event to aid PA STAGE's educational outreach and community service programs and its efforts to provide quality professional theater with a focus on audience cultivation.

The $125-preferred seating includes admission to the 1994 "Culinary Extravaganza" at 5:30 p.m. at the Meridian Bank, Hamilton Mall. Meridian is the event's premiere sponsor.

Participating restaurants and caterers and their specialities are:

* Boodle's of Allentown: Shrimp scampi and an assortment of seafood canapes.